Table 1.
Comparison of percutaneous vs surgical placement of catheter
| Percutaneous | Surgical | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases | 25 | 21 | - |
| Follow-up (days) | 238.35 ± 96.23 | 408.20 ± 172.84 | <0.001* |
| Age (years) | 53 ± 10.7 | 56.8 ± 13.637 | 0.511 |
| Size of incision (cm) | 2.6 ± 0.707 | 7.3 ± 0.65 | <0.001* |
| Break in period (days) | 4.6 ± 2.44 | 6.31 ± 2.688 | 0.119 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 11.96 ± 5.711 | 17.35 ± 6.853 | 0.008* |
| Leakage | 3 (12) | 0 | - |
| Bowel injury | 1 (4) | 0 | - |
| Conversion to surgical placement | 2 (8) | 0 | - |
| Average expenditure (INR) | 19000 ± 3687 | 35500 ± 11000 | 0.000* |
*
Numbers in parentheses are percentages